What’s My Angle? Generating Topics and Research Questions
As you explore a broad topic for a research project, generate ideas for narrower topics. Then consider an angle—a change or controversy, connection to recent
events or local issues—related to the topic. Consider and angle that would make the topic interesting to you and your audience. If you have some background
knowledge of the topic, try to write a research question. Do some preliminary research if you need more information to generate a reasonable question.
Remember this is a brainstorming exercise. Try to generate ideas quickly and quickly discard if it doesn’t work.
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What’s my angle?
Possible research question